One of the reasons that US citizens have the right to keep and bear arms is that many of us, by federal law, belong to the militia. When we bring this subject up in debates about the 2nd amendment, it would be good to know the facts better than our opponents. One thing I'm not sure of: When was the last time that the militia (non-military citizens organised for the purpose of repelling invasions) has been called into active service?
I would rather beat my opponent to the punch by explaining that, even though they have not been called into service for a while, the laws are still in place, than have my opponent spout off with, "The militia!?!!?! Why, they haven' been called out in almost 200 years!"
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Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other, and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked.
Nehemiah 4:17,18
I would rather beat my opponent to the punch by explaining that, even though they have not been called into service for a while, the laws are still in place, than have my opponent spout off with, "The militia!?!!?! Why, they haven' been called out in almost 200 years!"
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Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other, and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked.
Nehemiah 4:17,18